Gun Violence

The officer who shot Alex Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, federal officials said.

Pennsylvania's governor said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "clear abuses of power are only creating danger in our communities."

Federal immigration officers have shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.

Demonstrations come as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pushes forward in the Twin Cities with what it calls its biggest-ever immigration enforcement operation.

Camden continues to see historic lows, but homicides per capita in the city remain above national numbers.

DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people.

Police say a woman was holding a firearm to her head in the 900 block of Erie Avenue, and that she was shot by officers after pointing the firearm in their direction.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis told the gathering that the administration still considers combatting gun violence a top issue.

Members of the gun rights lobby had argued that the state’s infrastructure was faulty, and could result in a de facto ban for would-be buyers.

La aplicación del estado, que los funcionarios tienen hasta 30 días para tramitar, aún no está disponible, lo que ha llevado a un opositor a predecir una prohibición temporal.

The launch of the Survivor Connection online website and the Association of Gun Violence Reporters both seek to provide training and support.

An effort led by local researchers and survivors is reshaping how journalists tell stories of trauma, healing, and prevention.

The state’s application, which officials have up to 30 days to process, still isn’t available, leading one foe to predict a temporary ban on buying guns.

A person was detained, said Chester County's district attorney, adding that it was possible that there might be another shooter. Classes will be suspended Monday.

Coatesville police are banking on ShotSpotter to help combat gun violence in Chester County's only city.